Bengals legend Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson back on the field vicariously through another Cincinnati star

Billy Heyen

Bengals legend Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson back on the field vicariously through another Cincinnati star image

Chad Johnson's legacy in Cincinnati is strong. And yeah, call him Ochocinco if you'd like.

The Bengals' famous No. 85 hasn't played an NFL snap in more than a decade, but Cincy doesn't forget its superstar wide receiver.

That's even true for new faces to the city.

In MLS, FC Cincinnati just added star striker Kei Kamara to its attack. And what number did Kamara choose? That'd be 85.

Kamara officially signed in Cincinnati on May 12.

He's played in MLS for 18 years and is a Sierra Leone international.

Kamara ranks second in the league's all-time goal scoring charts behind Chris Wondolowski. 

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Kamara is 40 years old and scored eight goals in 2024 for LAFC, including in extra time of the U.S. Open Cup final to bring home a trophy.

He has made four appearances for FC Cincinnati so far and has yet to score.

Kamara's soccer career is winding down, but it's cool to see the No. 85 revived in Cincinnati sports once again.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle